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D685 HRJ

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,593 mi
Last recorded75,593 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD685 HRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,038 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,309 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 72,309 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,482 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 70,482 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,951 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 68,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 67,418 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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D685 HRJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 51,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D685 HRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D685 HRJ registered?

D685 HRJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is D685 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D685 HRJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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